Celebrating Scotlin

My emotions are close to the surface today as I think back to Scotlin`s Birthday, and think about how much he means to me. We are so grateful for him, and delighted to celebrate him today.

No one loves birthday`s more than Miley, and so she made a great little helper this week as we prepared to celebrate Scotlin`s happy day. Decorating sure was fun. Her eyes got bigger with every banner and balloon. She understood what was going on, which means she knew exactly what was coming next... Happy Day Cake. If Happy Day Cake is real, it is her 2 year old reason for living.

Somewhere in the past year it occured to me Scotlin had a special facination and interest in cows, so I knew early on I wanted to throw him a cow themed first birthday party. Justin was kind enough to go through the house and take a few pictures before the guests arrived.

Scotlin was our little cowboy for the night. He got to ride his `Cow Cow`and wear real cowboy boots that were his daddy`s when he was a baby. We invited our Halifax family to join us. I was completely floored, and honestly touched at how many guests came to support and love our little boy.

Scotlin even had a little piece of family from home. Papa Al and Grammy Chel sent him this push and ride toy. BOTH kids were really excited about that!

Mom helped Dooey open his gifts. Scotlin is pretty unanimated, but we knew he was happy and excited. He is not one for a big crowd. He was acting pretty shy, and felt most comfortable with his binki in his mouth. I tried taking it out a few times, and he would get really shy and try to put it right back in.

He is feeling pretty cool to have his own hockey stick. This little Canuck is starting young! Miley thinks it`s the perfect stick to whack him on the head with, so it`s put away for right now. Maybe we will get it out for a little hockey game while sister is sleeping.

After opening gifts we were ready to sing happy birthday and dive into some happy day cake.
This house was pack full of our friends. I am always amazed to be in the same room with so many wonderful people. I felt overwhelmed with gratitude for their support. This was only half the crowd! There were many more in the kitchen and basement. I LOVE having company!

Scotlin was not too sure what to do with this cake.
Miley helped him out by taking the lead. After all, this was the moment she had been waiting for.
She probably took 12 bites to his 1.

Still not sure about all of this, but getting into it a little more...

Sharing...

Her very own piece, all to herself!

Scotlin with `the girls.`Our adorable neighbors who are as sweet as pie. I hope my kids will be as sweet and polite as these girls someday. The girls helped me serve cake and ice cream to everyone. Tori kept Miley happy the entire party. I love these sweet girls!

Scotlin happy after presents, birthday cake and friends. And More Miley `cheese`face... Oh man.

Scotlin was more comfortable by the end of the party and started crusing around and playing with his toys.

A big thank you to all of our friends who came out to support our little cowboy, and make his day special.

Happy birthday to our 1 year old boy!